By Edwin C. Laru-an
80 minutes is not enough for Central Philippine University and Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive high School to decide who will lift the JR ROBLES U16 championship trophy at the Iloilo Sports Complex on May 13, 2017.
Both teams showed their will to win in every ball possession, but it was BNNCHS who first blinked in the 36th minute when ace defender Edwin Doctora was sent out by referee Stephen Beria for striking Christian Dequilla of CPU. With ten men playing on the pitch BNNCHS went more aggressive to convert a goal but the defense of the Golden Lions was too tight for them.
Three minutes before the final whistle during the extra period Raphael Joseph Paz of CPU converted a right foot strike near the box past BNNCHS Best Goal Keeper Brain Bedia for a 1-nil lead. Coach Domingo Subo´s side could not recover anymore after defender Mark Anthony Bedia was sent off for reckless tackle and settled for 1st runner up. On the other hand, I, PAG ASA FC defeated Sta. Barbara National High School 3-2 to grab the 2nd runner up trophy.
K.J. Guidoriagao of IPFC scored two successive goals in the 49thand 59th minute, SBNCHS did not give up, Best Striker Arn Philip Silao gave hope to his team with a superb right volley in the 64th minutes. Six minutes latter Godfrey Sontillanosa equalized the score 2 all, two minutes before the final whistle Jay Sonza was the hero for IPFC finding the back of the net for the winning goal.
Meanwhile Tyler Kim Rivera of CPU takes the best midfield award and CPU´s Antonio Velario IV as Best Defender. Fair play award was given to I PAG ASA FC. Also present during awarding is Mr. Pablito Araneta, consultant for sports province of Iloilo, Engr. Duffie Botavara, tournament director and Mr. Leandro Hautea of Iloilo football Association. “I would like to thank the 12 teams who participated in the tournament and also Governor Arthur Defensor for allowing us to use the ISC football field and also to Dr. Ma. Janelyn Fundal Of ISC.” JR Robles said.
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